Somalia: Somali President Meets U.S. Military Commander to Discuss Al-Shabaab Fight

Somalia: Somali President Meets U.S. Military Commander to Discuss Al-Shabaab Fight

Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a key meeting on Tuesday with General Michael E. Langley, Commander of the U.S. Africa Command, in Mogadishu during his one-day unannounced visit.

Somalia’s president delays launch of his new party amid power-sharing dispute

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has postponed the official launch of his newly expanded political alliance, the Justice and Unity Party (JSP), following unresolved negotiations over power-sharing with regional leaders — particularly from Southwest State.  The launch, initially slated for Wednesday at the Sahal Terminal Hall near Mogadishu’s international airport, was put on hold as talks continue behind closed…

Somalia, US agree to cooperate on the fight against terrorism

Somali President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a high level meeting in Mogadishu with the current Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Michael E. Langley. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to consolidate the cooperation in the area of security between Somalia and the United States. The incumbent Somali President reiterated the importance of focusing on the expedition of the joint efforts which are aimed to eradicate t…